2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 787 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-450 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 51 L |
